Welcome to Nalanda Buddhist Society's website. We hope you enjoy this virtual visit, and stay in touch with our regular updates.
You are welcome to visit us on Mondays to Saturdays, 10am – 5pm | Sundays, 8am – 1pm.
We are happy to announce that the Weekly Group Meditation at Nalanda Centre will resume in 2025. All are welcome.
Whether you are studying or working, young or retired, if you believe in doing good and giving back to society, we warmly welcome you!
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Register for the ‘The Gradual Training’ Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop conducted by Āyasmā Aggacitta to investigate what the suttas say about the nature and development of jhānas as part of a comprehensive, sequential scheme of training. This workshop is suitable for participants who have a good understanding of core Buddhist concepts and practice, including the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path.
Read moreFrom 14 to 16 February, over 80 students and facilitators of Nalanda Dhamma School came together for an enriching stay-in programme at Nalanda Centre. The programme served as a warm introduction for students, helping them understand the purpose of Dhamma School while fostering the spirit of kalyāṇamittatā (spiritual friendship).
Read moreThis Sunday, we are honoured host Ven. Ajahn Pavaro back at Nalanda for a Dhamma teaching. The service will start at 9am with meditation, offerings and chanting. After the Dhamma teaching, we will offer lunch dāna to Ven. Ajahn Pavaro. You may bring cooked food and fruits to offer. We look forward to welcoming you to Nalanda Centre this Sunday!
Read moreThis Saturday, we warmly welcome students of the Nalanda Family Dhamma School to NEO Centre, Johor Bahru, for their first school session. This meaningful learning platform allows parents to deepen their connection with their children while growing together in wholesome values, fostering harmony, and nurturing a joyful home.
Read more“Better left undone is the misdeed, one which later brings remorse.
Better done is the good deed, one which having done brings joy.”
– The Buddha –
“Avoid all unwholesome deeds; cultivate goodness; purify one’s own mind
– this is the teaching of all Buddhas.”
– The Buddha –
“Life should be great rather than long.”
– Dr. B. R. Ambedkar –
“One who is honest, sincere, steadfast, compliant,
and well-concentrated, makes progress in the Dhamma.”
– The Buddha –
“One of good will, ever mindful, inwardly well-concentrated,
training to remove longing, is said to be heedful.”
– The Buddha –